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Asian PaintsBOM:500820 -0.44%98 Days Inventory is 88.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 105.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:500820 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,911.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Asian Paints ranks worse than 68.51% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Asian Paints's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹57,437 Mil. Asian Paints's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹59,465 Mil.
Hence, Asian Paints's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 88.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asian Paints's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500820'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.66 Med: 105.25 Max: 117.76
Current: 107.93
During the past 13 years, Asian Paints's highest Days Inventory was 117.76. The lowest was 93.66. And the median was 105.25.
BOM:500820's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 68.51% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.165
vs BOM:500820: 107.93
Asian Paints's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (119.68) to Jun. 2026 (88.14).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Asian Paints's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.04.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Asian Paints's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.55.
Asian Paints (BOM:500820) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Asian Paints's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Asian Paints's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Asian Paints Days Inventory Related Terms
Asian Paints Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asian Paints's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BOM:500820 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Asian Paints's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Asian Paints Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Asian Paints's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asian Paints's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Asian Paints (BOM:500820) has a Days Inventory of 88.14 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Asian Paints and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 105.25. Over the past decade, Asian Paints' Days Inventory has ranged from 93.66 to 117.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Paints ranks #1055 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Asian Paints' Days Inventory too high?
Asian Paints' current Days Inventory of 88.14 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 105.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.66 to a high of 117.76. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Asian Paints' value of 88.14 is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Paints ranks #1055 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asian Paints has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Paints' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Asian Paints ranks #1055 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Asian Paints in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Asian Paints' value of 88.14 is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Asian Paints' own Days Inventory has ranged from 93.66 to 117.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 105.25 vs. the industry median of 80.17, Asian Paints has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.17, based on 1,540 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asian Paints's current Days Inventory of 88.14 is 9.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Asian Paints and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Paints's current Days Inventory is 88.14, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 105.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Paints stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Paints (BOM:500820) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,911.97, compared to a current price of ₹2,746.90 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.14, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 105.25 and 9.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.17. Asian Paints' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asian Paints (BOM:500820), the current Days Inventory is 88.14 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Asian Paints (BOM:500820) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Paints stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,746.90 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,911.97.
GuruFocus considers Asian Paints to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500820:
Days Inventory: 88.14 (16% below median its 10-year median of 105.25)
GF Value™: ₹2,911.97 vs. price of ₹2,746.90 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% above the Chemicals median (#1055 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asian Paints Ltd is in the business of colour, decor, design and protection and operates through Decorative, International, Home Decor, and Industrial segments. The Decorative segment offers interior and exterior wall finishes, wood finishes, waterproofing, enamels, adhesives, tools, and undercoats. The Home Decor segment offers modular kitchens and wardrobes, bath fittings and sanitaryware, decorative lightings, uPVC windows and doors, wall coverings, furniture, fabric and furnishings, and rugs. The International segment caters to customers across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the South Pacific. The Industrial segment provides automotive, general industrial, packaging, marine, industrial protective coatings, and powder coatings. The majority of revenue comes from India.
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